Proposes six universals of computing in education--word processing, problem solving with the BASIC language, databases, network data banks, electronic spreadsheets, and statistical calculation systems--which could be applied to almost any microcomputer with a disk drive, printing device, BASIC, and appropriate software packages. (EJS)

Summarizes findings of online searching education survey which obtained data on teaching the use of online technical processing systems for reference service, course content, and other characteristics of consciousness raising instruction, physical resources, methods of financing, and opinions of faculty regarding the future of such instruction.…

This description of the functional characteristics of 20 online public catalogs in libraries in the United States notes their origin and scope, search methods, access points, search commands, record displays, user assistance, database and technical characteristics, and costs. Six references and illustrative material are provided. (EJS)

Describes the general data management and file processing system created by the Open University to assist the tutor-counsellors in their support of students. The differences between the tutorial and the counselling functions are discussed, details are given of the type of information stored on disc. (EAO)

Description of Research Libraries Information Network, an automated technical processing and information retrieval system, notes subsystems (acquisitions, cataloging, message, print, tables), functions, design, and benefits to participating libraries. (Request complimentary subscription on institution letterhead from Editor, "Perspectives in…

The Graduate Funding Resource System, a relatively inexpensive solution to the problem of identifying potential financial support for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty at the University of Washington is described. Plans are underway to offer the search service on a wider basis. (MLW)

After a brief historical review, various aspects of the conversion from card or book catalog to computer output microform (COM) catalog are analyzed, including initial commitments, database management, bibliographic control, costs, and relations with vendors. Outlines of primary decision-making stages are provided. (Author/JL)

The AVLINE database, operated by the National Library of Medicine, was designed to aid in the selection, use, and sharing of quality audiovisual materials in the education of health professionals and to promote the quality production of such materials. AVLINE provides standardized bibliographic and critical review information. (Author/MLW)

Analyses of the success-failure rates and user reactions using four public access online systems indicate that users overwhelmingly preferred the online to manual systems. Improved subject access emerged as the salient feature requiring improvement. Seven references are included. (Author/RAA)

Reviews hardware (microfilm, videodiscs, computers) which can process and retrieve large amounts of educational information. Identifies ways in which computer-based techniques can be used for course management, direct learning, and research. (Author/DC)

Includes Lukac's overview of an online acquisition system, Robert Newhard on information and ordinary living, Theodore Bolton on interactive home television, a survey of the CTI computer backup system by Joseph Covino and Sheila Intner, and three articles about catalogs and cataloging by Kenneth Bierman, Herbert Hoffman, and Judith Hudson. (RAA)

Software design is still a craft; techniques are based on the way things have been done, not on basic theorems or design principles. Suggests that academic software design needs to be more like a science or technology and that a taxonomy of design solutions or classification method is required. Describes two case studies. (MLW)

Discusses the impact of technological change on our society and the unique role colleges and universities can play in responding to and stimulating world change. (Author)

Discusses forces at work within today's on-line data base environment which could lead to the emergence of a distributed information network; identifies several important modules in such a network, including an automated subject switching module; and reports research investigations, critical issues, and preliminary findings with regard to…

Reviews the need for and appropriate use of individual assessment in physical education and explains how computerized data management can combat the logistical difficulties of using the data. Describes project COPE (Computer Organized Physical Education), a computerized data management system for improving recordkeeping, planning, and…